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Hello. New grad in maternity here. I'm trying to find an article with information if it's appropriate for a patient to be AROM'd at -1 station?

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Specializes in Nurse Leader specializing in Labor & Delivery.

As long as the fetus is not ballotable, it should be fine. I don't know that you'll find any literature about it.

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Specializes in Oceanfront Living.

Is anyone else confused by this question and answer? Please inform me!

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Specializes in Nurse Leader specializing in Labor & Delivery.

I was a bit confused by the question (wondering what it has to do with residents), but is there something I can help you with in regards to my answer?

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sorry I made it confusing. at my job, the residents always wanna arom patients and I just wanna be safe in regards to that

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Specializes in Oceanfront Living.

what is AROM?

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Specializes in L&D, OBED, NICU, Lactation.
6 hours ago, beachbabe86 said:

what is AROM?

Artificial Rupture Of Membranes. In general terms, breaking the bag of water using a special tool.

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3 hours ago, labordude said:

Artificial Rupture Of Membranes. In general terms, breaking the bag of water using a special tool.

THANKS!

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